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The Philosophy and Religion Department at UNCW brings together two disciplines - philosophy and religious studies - and encourages interdisciplinary and creative approaches to learning, here and abroad.

Students can major in Philosophy & Religion with an Emphasis in Philosophy or an Emphasis in Religion.

Student Learning Objectives for the Philosophy Concentration:

• The student is able to formulate a thesis on a philosophy topic.
• The student is able to develop an argument for the thesis.
• The student is able to criticize the thesis.
• The student is able to communicate effectively in writing.

Student Learning Objectives for the Religion Concentration:

• The student is able to demonstrate knowledge of major religious traditions.
• The student is able to demonstrate knowledge of major scriptures.
• The student is able to develop an argument in support of an important topic.

Oral Communication Requirement:

To satisfy the oral communication requirement for the B.A. degree in Philosophy and Religion a student must successfully complete PAR 400.

Applied Learning Requirement:

To satisfy the applied learning requirement for the B.A. degree in Philosophy and Religion a student must turn in to the department chair, before graduation, an independent research project completed in PAR 400, PAR 491, PAR 495 or PAR 499.

Requirements for a Major in Philosophy and Religion for the B.A. Degree:

B.A. degree with an emphasis in philosophy:

PAR 101 - Invitation to Philosophical Thinking

PAR 103 - Introduction to Religion

PAR 110 - Introduction to Logic

PAR 115 - Introduction to Ethics

PAR 201 - History of Western Philosophy I

PAR 202 - History of Western Philosophy II

PAR 400 - Colloquium for Majors

15 additional hours at the 300-400 level, 9 of which must be in philosophy.

B.A. degree with an emphasis in religion:

PAR 101 - Invitation to Philosophical Thinking

PAR 103 - Introduction to Religion

PAR 110 - Introduction to Logic

PAR 125 - Great Books of the World’s Religions

PAR 230 - Judaism, Christianity and Islam

PAR 232 - Asian Religions

PAR 400 - Colloquium for Majors

15 additional hours at the 300-400 level, 9 of which must be in religion.